Mini Flap w/ Top Handle Club!

[Rachel]

Wow, you'd think people named their first born Mini based on these replies. From what I hear, one only need to attend a few Tinder dates to learn that size is quite subjective.

 

[ChanelCelineLaurentLover]

I agree that photos can often make bags appear larger than they are in real life. Sometimes they’re surprisingly small in person. I’ve been shocked many times with a new style seeing it in person versus photos.

 

[Kathy28]

Yes, as I described, I am fully aware that "mini" means "a size below small or medium." In fact, I even know that the word mini is an abbreviated form of miniature (i.e., very small)! But what I struggle to understand is why people are responding to my post about being surprised at just how small it is is in a strangely defensive way. Have I unwittingly struck a nerve? I ask this sincerely.

I know I can’t be the only person ever on TPF to have a general idea of a bag’s size before buying without seeing it in person, only to be a little surprised when it actually arrived. I'm willing to bet there are plenty of folks out there who've ordered jumbos sight unseen, knowing that jumbo means "big," and then discovered it was larger than they had anticipated once they lifted the lid off the box. Jumbos happen to be my favorite size, but I don't feel like anyone needs to defend jumbos when this happens, and I don't think it means those people are delusional or stupid. It's okay. It happens. If I saw a post describing such an experience, I don't know that it would occur to me to reply with something like "well don't you know that 'jumbo' doesn't mean 'small' or 'medium'?!?" or even to say anything at all (although of course, this could just be another indication of how slow-witted I am).

I had no idea that simply remarking on a bag being smaller than I imagined could potentially upset anyone, and I apologize for burdening other TPFers by causing such great concern for my mental acuity. I will try to refrain from making similar comments in future, and I would advise those reading this to consider doing the same. We all have enough on our plates to worry about these days as it is.

You just voice your comment and I do the same but as you said now I’m more careful because sometimes other tend to take it differently. But for me there’s nothing wrong with your comment. I got the beige top handle and I love it, I thought when I reserved it I will not get it as I’m not a big purse buyer and reserve it late too like almost release time. But when I saw it I feel in love with it. as what another person said they are just purses, don’t let them get into us. We need to spread love with everything that’s happening right now.

She so cute with her twilly, love the fact I can used my twillies with it.

take care dear!!!

 

[sweetpea_2009]

We need to spread love with everything that’s happening right now.

Yes to this statement! Plus the fact that this forum is about luxury good lovers uniting and coming together to support one another and share our love of handbags or whatever it is we love. Snarkiness and condescending attitudes don’t have a place.

 

[nzilbz98]

Was finally able to score one in black today (crazy luck) but don't know if I want to keep because the strap is a bit too long on me. I'm so torn because I've wanted one for so long

 

[Kem45]

Was finally able to score one in black today (crazy luck) but don't know if I want to keep because the strap is a bit too long on me. I'm so torn because I've wanted one for so long

congrats! May I ask where you found it? I initially wasn't that interested in this bag but now it's starting to grow on me and I'm thinking it might be too late...

 

[2manychins]

I think it might appeal to more people if the handle was spaced a little further out. And if the strap was detachable or could be shortened.

 

[nzilbz98]

I think it might appeal to more people if the handle was spaced a little further out. And if the strap was detachable or could be shortened.

Agreed. The long strap is a deal breaker for me. I wish they made it a tiny bit shorter

 

[nzilbz98]

congrats! May I ask where you found it? I initially wasn't that interested in this bag but now it's starting to grow on me and I'm thinking it might be too late...

Saks!

 

[ipekkeles]

You just voice your comment and I do the same but as you said now I’m more careful because sometimes other tend to take it differently. But for me there’s nothing wrong with your comment. I got the beige top handle and I love it, I thought when I reserved it I will not get it as I’m not a big purse buyer and reserve it late too like almost release time. But when I saw it I feel in love with it. as what another person said they are just purses, don’t let them get into us. We need to spread love with everything that’s happening right now.

She so cute with her twilly, love the fact I can used my twillies with it.

take care dear!!!

i think this is the best color combo for this bag. use it in good health.

 

[Kathy28]

i think this is the best color combo for this bag. use it in good health.

I think so too. Thanks dear and take care!!!

 

[quiestu]

Has anyone seen this in pink caviar? Personal shopper posted. Wonder if only abroad

The Neiman Marcus at Somerset Collection had it this past Monday! Absolutely beautiful c: I kinda regret not getting it when I had the chance.

 

[BrandSnob]

This bag has actually grown on me in the gold, however I would only carry this by the top handle. I love too handles so don’t mind that. Not a fan of this crossbody or on the shoulder

 

[fdc]

I'm not sure about this bag. They came out with a bag like this already in the past. I decided not to reserve one, but scared of fomo... lol. I just got a cocohandle small last week. I agree with the others where I wish the strap was removable.. knowing me though.. I might want one once I see others have it.

Hi may I know what color did you get in CCH? I want to get one too but the colors are very limited.

 

[Taty]

You just voice your comment and I do the same but as you said now I’m more careful because sometimes other tend to take it differently. But for me there’s nothing wrong with your comment. I got the beige top handle and I love it, I thought when I reserved it I will not get it as I’m not a big purse buyer and reserve it late too like almost release time. But when I saw it I feel in love with it. as what another person said they are just purses, don’t let them get into us. We need to spread love with everything that’s happening right now.

She so cute with her twilly, love the fact I can used my twillies with it.

take care dear!!!

Love your mini in the beige color dressed with the twilly congrats!! ! I got my black and I will add a twilly once I go out with her for the first time!!